Impeded: meaning, definitions and examples
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impeded
[ ɪmˈpiːdɪd ]
in a sentence
delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
Synonyms
delay, hamper, hinder, inhibit, obstruct
Examples of usage
- She was impeded at every turn as she tried to escape from the building.
- The investigation was impeded by the lack of cooperation from key witnesses.
Translations
Translations of the word "impeded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impedido
🇮🇳 बाधित
🇩🇪 behindert
🇮🇩 terhalang
🇺🇦 перешкоджений
🇵🇱 utrudniony
🇯🇵 妨げられた
🇫🇷 entravé
🇪🇸 impedido
🇹🇷 engellenmiş
🇰🇷 방해된
🇸🇦 معاق
🇨🇿 zablokovaný
🇸🇰 prekážaný
🇨🇳 受阻的
🇸🇮 ovirano
🇮🇸 hindraður
🇰🇿 кедергі келтірілген
🇬🇪 შეფერხებული
🇦🇿 maneə törədilmiş
🇲🇽 impedido
Word origin
The word 'impeded' originated from the Latin word 'impedire', which means 'to entangle' or 'to hinder'. The term has been used in the English language since the 16th century, evolving to its current meaning of obstructing or hindering progress.
See also: impedance, impediment, impeding, unimpeded.